Few cars in automotive history have captivated enthusiasts quite like the 1979 Lamborghini Countach LP 400 S, a machine that became synonymous with high-speed rebellion and Hollywood spectacle. With its aggressive wedge shape, scissor doors, and roaring V12, this Countach … Continued
Introduced in the 1969 Brussels Motor Show, the Ford Capri was the European variant of the Mustang and the car behind the pony car culture in Europe. Although Europe has witnessed the birth of numerous marvelous cars, very few have gathered … Continued
James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 is likely one of the most recognizable cars in the world. You might not know it’s a DB5, you might not even know it’s an Aston Martin, but you know it’s the car James Bond … Continued
I love the classic lines and looks of a Jaguar XJ. It’s one of those cars that even when you see it at a distance you know that it’s a Jaguar. Jaguar has been known for producing world-class sporting saloons … Continued
Charles Francis Woit, better known as ‘Mulholland Charley’ (not Charlie) or ‘Crazy Charley’, was a legendary racer of Mulholland Drive (Los Angeles, California) in the 1960’s-70’s. He was known for driving with one hand on the wheel – a ’51 … Continued
Inspired at a young age Late at night, Chris Banning listened through the open louvers of his family’s home off Java Drive to the racers in the distance on Mulholland Drive. Of all of them, Charley Woit made the greatest … Continued
Background During the late 1970s an article titled “Thunder Road” appeared in an issue of New West Magazine, the article detailed some of what was going on in the canyon and made specific reference to two particular drivers; Chris Banning, … Continued
Looking to buy a car and only have $5,000 to spend? Just because you’re buying a car on a budget doesn’t mean it has to be slow and lame. Here’s a list of coupes and sedans that make at least … Continued
The Ford Capri is a fastback coupé built by Ford-Werke AG in West Germany, designed by Philip T. Clark, who was also involved in the design of the Ford Mustang. The Ford Capri was intended as the European equivalent of … Continued
Anytime I do a search for ‘Porsche 944’ I find this picture above. It’s a beautiful car, but clicking the image usually takes me to a Porsche related article, but not an article about this actual car. So, I set … Continued